Ryobi PCL430, Operator'S Manual

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6 — English
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of
a product that is not properly and completely assembled
or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accesso-
ries or attachments not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible
serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:

Straight cutting in wood, plastic, and thin metals

Flush cutting in wood and drywall

Sanding in corners and other hard-to-reach areas

Scraping paint, varnish, and adhesive backed coverings
from surfaces.
THERMAL PROTECTIVE DEVICE
If the motor becomes overheated, the LED will flash and the
motor will automatically cut off. If this happens, release the
switch trigger and let the motor cool.
NOTE: The tool will not operate until the motor cools.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BELT HOOK
(NOT INCLUDED)
See Figure 1, page 10.
The belt hook may be installed on either side of the base.

Align hole in belt hook with hole in tool’s base.
 Install screw to secure belt hook in place.

To uninstall, remove screw and then belt hook.
WARNING:
Before installing the battery pack, always check to be
sure it is not in lock-on position (depress and release the
switch trigger). Failure to ensure that it is not locked-on
could result in accidental starting of the tool resulting in
possible serious injury. Do not lock the switch trigger in
applications where the tool may need to be suddenly
stopped.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 10.

Release the switch trigger.

Turn the variable speed dial to “0”.

Insert the battery pack into the battery port as shown.

Make sure the latch on the battery pack snaps into place
and the battery pack is secured in the product before
beginning operation.

Depress the latch to release and remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s man-
uals for your battery pack and charger.